Research

SBDC Advisors can provide their clients with targeted research assistance through the SBDC National Information Clearinghouse, as well as resources available through TAMIU.

We provide research data and analysis, as well as web-based information that enables SBDC clients to make informed business decisions.

Small Business Living

A Quest for Success !

In this episode, we visit Carne Seca Dona Blanca, an HEB "Texas Quest for Texas Best" Finalist and TAMIU SBDC Success Story. The story of Carne Seca Dona Blanca illustrates not only small business success, but the embodiment of an "SBDC Client for Life". Check it out!

Small Business Living is a weekly program that takes you ‘behind-the-scenes’ of the happenings in small business in the greater Laredo area. The program highlights small businesses, events and programs that have partnered with the TAMIU SBDC to either start-up or scale-up their efforts.

You can view our entire library of Small Business Living (SBL) interviews on our You Tube channel by following the link bellow.

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Building The Texas Economy... One Business At A Time!

$46,948,213 CAPITAL INVESTMENT 2011-2016

1,579JOBS CREATED2011-2016

Small Business Management Certificate Program

As the SBMCP enters its 10th Anniversary of being the recognized premier program providing foundational knowledge in the start-up and scale-up of small businesses, we encourage you to join the hundreds of other successful graduates that have taken their business knowledge to the next level. Completion of this program will enhance your management skills and provide a good foundation for success.

Requirements for Completing the Program:

One time non-refundable enrollment fee of $200.00

Attend the required classes

Complete two on-line courses

Attend a goal planning session

Attend a midterm review session

Pre-register for each courseCourses can be taken in any order

The TAMIU SBDC’s Certified Business Advisors will provide one-on-one, confidential, professional business advising to assist you with the start-up or scale-up of your potential or existing business.

Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsors’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Isabel Salazar at (956) 326-2550.